DR. LYNN WATT KURATA OD
NPI 1841225158
Optometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation in Santa Monica, CA

NPI Status: Active since July 12, 2006

Contact Information

1234 7TH ST
SUITE 2
SANTA MONICA, CA
ZIP 90401
Phone: (310) 395-5778
Fax: (310) 458-9754

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  • Individual
  • Female
  • Years of Experience 43
  • Optometrist
  • Low Vision Rehabilitation
  • Accepts Insurance
  • Accepts Medicare Approved Payment
  • PECOS Enrolled

About LYNN KURATA

This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Lynn Kurata, a provider established in Santa Monica, California with a medical specialization in Optometrist, focusing in low vision rehabilitation and more than 43 years of experience. She graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1983. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1841225158 assigned on July 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152WL0500X with license number OPT7676TPG (CA). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 11 years ago.

NPI
1841225158
Provider Name
DR. LYNN WATT KURATA OD
Gender
Female
Entity Type
Individual
Location Address
1234 7TH ST SUITE 2 SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Location Phone
(310) 395-5778
Location Fax
(310) 458-9754
Mailing Address
1234 7TH ST SUITE 2 SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
Mailing Phone
(310) 395-5778
Mailing Fax
(310) 458-9754
Medical School Name
PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduation Year
1983
Is Sole Proprietor?
No
Enumeration Date
07-12-2006
Last Update Date
10-29-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy

The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.

Classification

Optometrist Low Vision Rehabilitation

Taxonomy Code
152WL0500X
Type
Eye and Vision Services Providers
License No.
OPT7676TPG
License State
CA
Taxonomy Description
Optometrists who specialize in low-vision care having training to assess visual function, prescribe low-vision devices, develop treatment plans, and recommend other vision rehabilitation services.

Secondary Taxonomies

The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.

No. Taxonomy Code Type Classification /
Specialization
License No. (State)
1152W00000XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist

OPT7676TPG (CA)
2152WC0802XEye and Vision Services Providers

Optometrist
Corneal and Contact Management

OPT7676TPG (CA)

Insurance Plans Accepted

According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:

  • Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? 701 - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - Rx Copays - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? 801 - PPO
  • Blue Choice Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - Select Rx Copays - PPO
  • Blue Precision Bronze HMO? 205 - HMO
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? 205 - POS
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? 705 - POS
  • Blue Focus Bronze POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? 207 - POS
  • Blue Focus Gold POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? 206 - POS
  • Blue Focus Silver POS? Standard - POS
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
  • Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.

*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.

Additional Identifiers

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Identifier Type / Code Identifier State Identifier Issuer
U38000MEDICARE UPIN (02)CA 
DG869ZMEDICARE PIN (08)CA 
OP7676MEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CALOS ANGELES
OP7676BMEDICARE ID-TYPE UNSPECIFIED (04)CAWEST LOS ANGELES
SD0076763MEDICAID (05)CA 
SD0076760MEDICAID (05)CA 
SD0076761MEDICAID (05)CA 
SD0076762MEDICAID (05)CA 

Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status

Lynn Kurata is registered with Medicare and accepts claims assignment, this means the provider accepts the approved amount for the cost of rendered services as full payment. Participating providers may not charge beneficiaries more than the approved amount for their services. Please keep in mind that beneficiaries still have to pay a coinsurance or copayment amount for a visit or service.

Lynn Kurata is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.

  • Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes

  • PECOS PAC ID: 9537146592

    What is the PECOS Associate Control ID?
    A PAC ID is a unique 10-digit number assigned to an individual or organization healthcare provider in PECOS. The PAC ID is used to link together all the provider information, like tax identification numbers and organizational names. A PAC ID can be connected to multiple Enrollment IDs if an individual or organization has enrolled in PECOS more than once.

  • PECOS Enrollment ID: I20040707000855

    What is the Provider Enrollment ID?
    The Enrollment ID is a unique alphanumeric 15-digit code assigned to each new provider's PECOS enrollment application. The Enrollment ID is used to link together all the provider enrollment information like enrollment type, state, provider specialty, and reassignment of benefits.

  • Accepts Medicare Assignment? Yes

    What does it mean "accepts medicare assignment"?
    When a provider accepts Medicare assignment, the provider agrees to be paid directly by Medicare and to accept the payment amount approved by Medicare. Additionally, the provider agrees to not bill patients for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance amounts.
    A provider who doesn't accept assignment may charge you up to 15% over the Medicare-approved amount. This is known as the limiting charge. You may have to pay this amount, or it may be covered by another insurer.

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes

  • Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No

Areas of Expertise

The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

This service was performed 18 times for 11 patients

Photography of the retina

Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.

This service was performed 16 times for 15 patients

Physician Visit Costs



The typical physician office visit costs for Medicare beneficiaries in this area are: $35.59 for a new patient copayment and $19.49 for an established patient copayment.

The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.

For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.

The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 90401 ZIP code area.

New Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204

  • Average New Patient Price $142.39
  • Minimum New Patient Price $62.96
  • Maximum New Patient Price $187.6
  • Average New Patient Copayment $35.59
  • Minimum New Patient Copayment $15.74
  • Maximum New Patient Copayment $46.9

Established Patients Visit Costs *

The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213

  • Average Established Patient Price $77.96
  • Minimum Established Patient Price $20.84
  • Maximum Established Patient Price $153.61
  • Average Established Patient Copayment $19.49
  • Minimum Established Patient Copayment $5.21
  • Maximum Established Patient Copayment $38.4

* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.

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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation


The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.

Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation.
1841225158
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit.
28814210110
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24.
2 + 8 + 8 + 1 + 4 + 2 + 1 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 0 + 24 = 52
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit.
60 - 52 = 88

The NPI number 1841225158 is valid because the calculated check digit 8 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.

Other Providers at the Same Location


The following 4 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.

NPI Name / Type Taxonomy Address
1457314858DR. TIMOTHY W SHANNON O.D.
Individual
Optometrist1234 7TH ST SUITE 2
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
(310) 395-5778
1598850182DR. MICHAEL JOHN BRANDOLINO DDS
Individual
Dentist (General Practice)1234 7TH ST SUITE 1
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
(310) 899-9432
1962781245DR. BRANDON SETO DDS, MSD
Individual
Dentist (Endodontics)1234 7TH ST SUITE 3
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
(310) 393-9733
1427176320MILTON G BRANDINO DDS INC
Organization
Dentist (General Practice)1234 7TH ST STE 1
SANTA MONICA, CA 90401
(310) 899-9432

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1841225158, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on July 12, 2006

The provider is located at 1234 7th St Suite 2 Santa Monica, Ca 90401 and the phone number is (310) 395-5778

The provider's speciality is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152WL0500X with a focus in Low Vision Rehabilitation

The provider has more than 43 years of experience. She graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1983.

The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.

Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).

Medicare beneficiaries should expect a typical cost of $142.39 with an average copayment of $35.59 for new patient appointments. Established patients should expect a typical charge of $77.96 and an average copayment of 19.49. Please review your insurance plan or contact the provider directly to determine your specific costs.

The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes and Photography of the retina.

This NPI record was last updated on July 12, 2006. To officially update your NPI information contact the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) at 1-800-465-3203 (NPI Toll-Free) or by email at [email protected].
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